Mohamed Irshad

Experience

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  WEERA INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

  Mar 2007 - Feb 2008

  Assistant Accountant

  Weera Industries (Pvt) Ltd is a garment manufacturing company specialized in labels.Key Responsibilities:• Responsible for the day-to-day transactions, book keeping, and preparation of monthly and yearly financial accounts.• Systems and Procedure Development• Product costing (ABC system)• Project Appraisal• Working Capital Control• Involved in preparation and submission of Taxation• Business Evaluation and Appraisal• Involved in Business Strategy• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of management reports. • Preparation of cash flow, budget & various periodical management reports.• Management and control of treasury functions.• Exception Reporting on Various issues Show less

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  Expolanka Holdings PLC

  Mar 2008 - Feb 2011

  Management Trainee

  Expolanka Commodities (Pvt) Ltd is a subsidiary of ExpoGroup, dealing in Imports and exports of agricultural products.Key Responsibilities:- Preparing and maintaining accounting records - Involved in Business evaluation and appraisals- Responsible for Pre & Post Shipment Costing- Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts- Risk Management and Business Assurance- Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting- Management reporting for Decision making- Product costing- Periodical Reporting on the Revenue, Cost Analysis/ Comparison, and Profitability - Responsible for Debtors Control- Handling Import Documents and Foreign Suppliers Accounts- Maintenance of Creditors Control & Reconciliation of outstanding balances Show less

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  RR Donnelley

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2022

  RR Donnelley is a Fortune 500 integrated communications company that provides marketing and business communications, commercial printing, and related services.Key Responsibilities:Identifying, verifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvement and process re-engineering initiatives using six sigma principlesDriving the innovation culture across the organizationImplement statistical and data mining techniques, eg hypothesis testing, regression, machine learning to identify trends, patterns, relationship, and other relevant insightsDeploy machine learning methodologies and algorithms to build data modelsDeliver well-organized reports and advanced dashboards using Visualization tools such as Power BI and TableauSupport the implementation of robotic process automation initiativesFacilitate, design and implement of new/improved process models and organizational structuresTrain and guide resources in process improvement techniquesSpecial Achievements:Six Sigma Projects– Worked on multiple projects targeted on survey responses, cost reduction, Improving SLA performance, efficiency and attrition reductionLean Management - Has worked on multiple projects and initiated a lean mechanism across all teamsProject SDA - Worked as a business analyst for Robotics Process Automation for multiple processesInnovation lead - Created an organization-wide idea generation project (Bright Idea)Data Visualization Spoc - Converted multiple reports on power BI platform that enabled easy data interpretationBalanced Scorecard – Created performance management metrics for multiple teams Show less Key Responsibilities:Managing a team of 50+ financial analysts handling SEC filings Strategic decision makingSupport overall branch operations and provide guidance on process improvements, both technological and functionalLeading the Quality Management TeamManaging budgets/Revenue managementMeet Quarter on Quarter efficiency improvement targetsTeam and operations managementSuccessful lean management program through third party vendor eliminationWorking collectively with support teams such as Admin, finance and HR to meet uniform objectivesResponsible to analyze risks and to implement action items to ensure business continuityAchievementsFunctioning as Project Manager for Colombo handling project migrations and expansionsLead the most productive team in the APAC regionInvolved in higher level strategic planning to re-align businessDeveloped a 360 degree performance measurement tool called BSCWas part of post acquisition restructure program to transfer knowledge from the newly acquired US entityManaged an operation that continuously outperformed revenue target's and initiated many cost savings initiativesUndertook successful team restructuring programs that improved key results Show less Key Responsibilities:- Involved in Analysis of financial Statements of major companies- Provide Financial information to users in an easy and user friendly manner to analyse- Involves in Statutory and Regulatory reporting - Preparation of management accounts- Costing- Planning and implementing Systems and Procedure Development (ex – Balance Score Card)- Risk Management and Business Assurance (Owner of Business continuity Management)- Involved in several project Appraisals- Responsible for client education - Regular communication with the client regarding their requirement, suggestions, feedback and passing the knowledge to the team- Responsible for the on time, error free delivery of XBRL fillings with 100% conformance to quality standards expected by the United States Stock Exchange.- I am also responsible for collecting data and appraising my subordinate’s performance on a semi annual basis. This in turn is used as input for promotions and rewards by the Human Resource department. Show less

  • Manager - BPI

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

  • Associate Manager - Operations

    Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Senior Research Analyst / Team Lead

    Mar 2011 - Jul 2015
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  Al Tayer Group

  Dec 2022 - now

  Financial Planning Analyst

  Al Tayer Group is a diversified conglomerate established in 1979 and based in Dubai, UAE. Operating in several industries including automotive, retail, real estate, and engineering, the Group represents over 200 leading brands across the Middle East. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, Al Tayer Group has a significant influence on the luxury and lifestyle market, driving forward with a strong dedication to customer service and community development.Key Responsibilities:Analyzing financial data using Power BI and Google Data Studio to identify trends, variances, and key drivers of business performanceDeveloping financial models and forecasts using machine learning algorithms to optimize budgeting and planning processes.Improving financial reporting processes by automating data collection, analysis, and presentation through tools such as Python, VBA, and SQL. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies and designing and implementing solutions to increaseefficiency and reduce costs. Communicating financial analysis results to key stakeholders in clear and concise reports and presentations. Developing and implementing financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and companypolicies. Participating in the development of annual budgeting and planning processes to ensure alignment with business objectives. Providing recommendations to management based on financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.Staying up to date withindustry trends and best practices in financial analysis, machine learning, and automation to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Show less